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  Ninja Paraphernalia in Hotel Rooms Bring Japanese City’s Past Alive for Visitors

  IGA, Mie — The tourist association of Iga, Mie Prefecture, a city known for its historical ties with...

  March 30, 2023

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  Mie: Who took Maetel statue’s mask?

  IGA, Mie — A mask covering the mouth of a bronze statue of Maetel, a popular character from the “Gal...

  November 26, 2022

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  Mie: Foreign tourists enjoy ninja museum

  IGA, Mie — A ninja package tour in Iga, Mie Prefecture, that allows tourists to enjoy tossing shurik...

  November 6, 2022

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  Mie: Student confirms with his feet ninja caltrops really do hurt

  TSU — Makibishi, or Japanese caltrops, were a tool of the ninja that they scattered behind themselve...

  October 16, 2022

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  Mie: Studio in ‘ninja town’ offers samurai costume experience

  IGA, Mie — A studio where you can dress like a samurai and photograph the experience has opened in I...

  October 3, 2022

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  Mie: Whale boat festival revived after 21-year hiatus

  YOKKAICHI, Mie — A whale boat festival was held for the first time in 21 years in the Isozu area of ...

  September 25, 2022

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  Mie: Bamboo and shovel produce curious sight

  NABARI, Mie — At first glance, it looks as though a bamboo shoot has sprouted a shovel midway up its...

  September 17, 2022

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  Mie: Ama divers talk about their work on special tourist train

  SHIMA, Mie — Ise-Shima in Mie Prefecture is known for female divers called ama who fish for shellfis...

  September 10, 2022

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  Mie: F1 city Suzuka goes full throttle to attract fans

  SUZUKA, Mie — Local people are utilizing Suzuka Circuit, where the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix t...

  August 21, 2022

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  Mie: Teen pursues an old-fashioned vocation: ninja

  TSU — A university student has continued to educate herself and improve her skills in martial arts f...

  December 11, 2021

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  Mie: Night kayakers paddle out to see glowing creatures under a starry sky

  OWASE, Mie — Sea kayak night tours are offered in Owase, Mie Prefecture, with bioluminescence of the...

  September 4, 2021

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